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to answer the lawmakers questions about the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in libya. and congress, they are trying to piece together what happened before, during, and after the attack that killed the ambassador and three other americans. >> we must have accountability. >> reporter: at the one open hearing, the democrats warned about politicizing the investigation. >> if you want an honest investigation of this tragedy, we will join you. >> reporter: the republican senators john mccain and lindsay graham are calling for a gate-style inquiry into the attacks, combining the resources of both the senate and the house. the gop senators are outraged over the interviews that the u.n. ambassador gave five days after the attack. saying that it did not appear to be pre-planned. >> if senator mccain and graham and others want to go after somebody, then they should go after me. >> reporter: senator mccain did just that. >> we believe whoever it is must be held responsible, i say to the president of the united states. most importantly the president of the united states who is comm
to answer the lawmakers questions about the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in libya. and congress, they are trying to piece together what happened before, during, and after the attack that killed the ambassador and three other americans. >> we must have accountability. >> reporter: at the one open hearing, the democrats warned about politicizing the investigation. >> if you want an honest investigation of this tragedy, we will join you. >> reporter: the republican...
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u.s. systems are the best in the world in terms of capability and supportability. but that lead may be in jeopardy as u.s. systems become increasingly expensive and packed with such cutting edge technology that even washington's friends have trouble getting them without modification. the joint strike fighter and rising costs are worrying partner nations and potential new customers alike. u.s. systems are popular because they gave better capability for the price than competitors but more weapons are problem gnattic in an era of fiscal austerity and growing competition. to its credit the obama administration made exports a priority and said it wants future systems designed from the start to succeed on export markets. that's great news as america's defense exports help allies, friends and partners better defend themselves, forge security relationships that span decades and lowest costs for the pentagon while keeping factories humming and americans employed. but without change especially bette
u.s. systems are the best in the world in terms of capability and supportability. but that lead may be in jeopardy as u.s. systems become increasingly expensive and packed with such cutting edge technology that even washington's friends have trouble getting them without modification. the joint strike fighter and rising costs are worrying partner nations and potential new customers alike. u.s. systems are popular because they gave better capability for the price than competitors but more weapons...
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that sentence here from u.s. district cowsht. >> he's not done -- district court. >> he's not done yet. >>> another top ranking military official is under investigation in the scandal that brought down the head of the c.i.a. danielle nottingham has more. >> reporter: general john allen, the top u.s. commander in afghanistan is now linked to the scandal involving former c.i.a. director david petraeus. federal investigators are looking into inappropriate e- mail communication between allen and tampa socialite jill kelley. kelley is the woman who went to the f.b.i. with anonymous threatening e- mails that agents traced to petraeus' alleged girlfriend paula broadwell. general allen says he did nothing wrong. >> general allen is entitled to due process in this matter. >> reporter: a senior u.s. defense official says the latest investigation centers on 20 to 30,000 pages of e-mails and documents from allen's communications with kelley. kelley's brother defended her character. >> i know who my sister is. i know she's a
that sentence here from u.s. district cowsht. >> he's not done -- district court. >> he's not done yet. >>> another top ranking military official is under investigation in the scandal that brought down the head of the c.i.a. danielle nottingham has more. >> reporter: general john allen, the top u.s. commander in afghanistan is now linked to the scandal involving former c.i.a. director david petraeus. federal investigators are looking into inappropriate e- mail...
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and one of the most expensive universities is losing ranking with u.s. news and world report. george washington university was taken off the 2013 list of best colleges today. that after the magazine says it overstated data on incoming freshman for more than a decade. the chief rancor says he thinks the error was inadvert ant. but will stay until future information can be confirmed. >> drivers of a pick-up truck and students need to be taken to the hospital. happened today. a pick-up truck rear-ended the bus at 301 andwan son road. a spokes person tells us 32 kids were on the bus at the time. the only one who had to go to the hospital was complaining of knee pain. no word yet on any charges related to the crash. >>> if you are eating dinner, push it aside until after this story. a former usda poultry inspector department wants to roll out nationwide could leave you eating some of the most gross stuff you can imagine. in the kitchen with more on that. >> puss, scabs, feces. how is that for gross? all of that could end up in the chicken that you are cooking for your family if the
and one of the most expensive universities is losing ranking with u.s. news and world report. george washington university was taken off the 2013 list of best colleges today. that after the magazine says it overstated data on incoming freshman for more than a decade. the chief rancor says he thinks the error was inadvert ant. but will stay until future information can be confirmed. >> drivers of a pick-up truck and students need to be taken to the hospital. happened today. a pick-up truck...
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director david petraeus was on capitol hill today telling lawmakers what he knew about the attack on the u.s. consulate. >> general petraeus' briefing was comprehensive. i think it was important to have it added to our ability to make judgments about what is clearly a failure of intelligence. >> petraeus told lawmakers he believed all along that the terrorists carried out the attacks that killed the u.s. ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. they also addressed his resignation. he quit last friday after admitting to an affair with his biographer, paula broadwell. lawmakers said the former cia director apologized and assured him his personal situation that had no baring on theinvestigation. >>> the president and the congressional leaders spent their day today trying to find a budget compromise. if they don't find a way to do it in the next 45 days, huge tax hikes and spending cuts will kick in on january 1. that could send us spiraling into yet another recession. well after today's meeting, congressional leaders seemed confident that they can steer clear away from the fiscal cli
director david petraeus was on capitol hill today telling lawmakers what he knew about the attack on the u.s. consulate. >> general petraeus' briefing was comprehensive. i think it was important to have it added to our ability to make judgments about what is clearly a failure of intelligence. >> petraeus told lawmakers he believed all along that the terrorists carried out the attacks that killed the u.s. ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. they also addressed his...
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in washington, emily schmidt, 9news now. >> now one u.s. official is telling emily schmidt there doesn't appear to be anything criminal in the e-mails between general allen and jill kelley. that person says kelley also did a lot of work with programs like wounded warriors which could account for some of the volume of e-mails and be real business. >>> update now on the breaking news from the top of our 5:00 hour. andrea mccarren is live in waldorf where the arrest of a couple in d.c. may have cracked a murder case. andrea? >> reporter: it did derek. in fact the metropolitan police department provided information here that helped crack a case in waldorf that just stunned the community. tonight, 17-year-old joshua mebane is accused of killing two people and critically injuring another. joshua mebane acted alone allegedly using is semiautomatic weapon when he gunned down a couple walking their dog on a waldorf footpath friday evening. 40-year-old teresa bass was murdered. her husband critically injured. this afternoon, the sheriff's department
in washington, emily schmidt, 9news now. >> now one u.s. official is telling emily schmidt there doesn't appear to be anything criminal in the e-mails between general allen and jill kelley. that person says kelley also did a lot of work with programs like wounded warriors which could account for some of the volume of e-mails and be real business. >>> update now on the breaking news from the top of our 5:00 hour. andrea mccarren is live in waldorf where the arrest of a couple in...
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in the u.s. more than 93% of the soy crop and 88% of corn is genetically engineered. the dna altered to with stand chemical weed killers and in corn to repel insects, pesticide is engineered directly into the kernels. 61 countries have gmo labeling laws but the u.s. food and drug administration does not require disclosure of genetic engineering techniques calling gmo crops the substantial equivalent of conventional crops. >> this puts things in food that has never been there before. >> prop 37, it's deceptive and costly. >> reporter: the campaign funded primarily by biotech, chemical and food industry giants including hershey's which already does label its products overseas. >> the consumers will view that label as a warning when none should exist. the food is the same. it's safe, it's fine to eat. >> reporter: the no campaign claims the measure will cost california up to a million dollars to enforce, generate lawsuits, and increase family grocery bills by about $8 a week. >> that's why i oppose prop 37. >> reporter: the no campaign has raised $45 million far outspend
in the u.s. more than 93% of the soy crop and 88% of corn is genetically engineered. the dna altered to with stand chemical weed killers and in corn to repel insects, pesticide is engineered directly into the kernels. 61 countries have gmo labeling laws but the u.s. food and drug administration does not require disclosure of genetic engineering techniques calling gmo crops the substantial equivalent of conventional crops. >> this puts things in food that has never been there before....
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that would make it the second most expensive storm in u.s. history behind hurricane katrina which battered new orleans in 2005. airlines are assessing the impact of sandy on their bottom lines and united airlines says it lost $90 million in sales last month. >>> priceline.com is buying rival online travel research company kayak. the deal is worth $1.8 billion. now kayak allows users to compare hundreds of flights travel sites rather while looking for flights hotels and rental cars. the deal still needs the approval of shareholders and regulators for kayak. some combinations there. >> i've never tried that? so much bigger than the other ones like orbitz and travelocity? >> it's the same type of thing. i find sometimes that i find lower prices on kayak. i don't like the user interphase quite as much but you can find some pretty good deals on there. >> i'll have to give it a shot. >> not bad. >>> movie shoot coming up. it's expected to slow down traffic in a big way in a key part of western montgomery county. we'll tell you where. >> we'll have
that would make it the second most expensive storm in u.s. history behind hurricane katrina which battered new orleans in 2005. airlines are assessing the impact of sandy on their bottom lines and united airlines says it lost $90 million in sales last month. >>> priceline.com is buying rival online travel research company kayak. the deal is worth $1.8 billion. now kayak allows users to compare hundreds of flights travel sites rather while looking for flights hotels and rental cars. the...
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officials after an incident involving misbehavior by u.s. troops allegedly on the island of okinawa. authorities on okinawa say a 24- year-old airman is suspected of entering an apartment and punching a young boy before falling out of the third floor window. he was allegedly drunk at the time and this incident comes a few weeks after two navy sailors were arrested and charged with raping local woman. >>> a 70-year-old california woman got really lucky twice. here's whyment she woke up $23 million richer after coming forward to claim her fortune months after the winning ticket was purchased. now the woman's daughter bought the ticket in may and gave it to her and she simply forgot about it. the second time she was lucky is because she didn't throw it out by accident. after a newspaper article the mom and daughter found the ticket and claimed the prize, the deadline was november 26th coming up. >> we need that luck mike. we need to bring that on. >>> the time right now is 4:38. somewhat wet morning is expected to give way to a sunny afternoon.
officials after an incident involving misbehavior by u.s. troops allegedly on the island of okinawa. authorities on okinawa say a 24- year-old airman is suspected of entering an apartment and punching a young boy before falling out of the third floor window. he was allegedly drunk at the time and this incident comes a few weeks after two navy sailors were arrested and charged with raping local woman. >>> a 70-year-old california woman got really lucky twice. here's whyment she woke up...
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. >>> the candidates for u.s. senate in virginia didn't have to wait as long as president obama to declare a winner. former governors republican george allen and democrat tim kaine were vying to replace jim webb who didn't seek re- election. the voters chose kaine to fill the seat. the margin of victory was 52% to 48%. it was a second loss for allen on the same seat after making a couple of missteps during the re-election bid. he lost to senator webb six years ago. and right now we want to go live to senator elect tim kaine who is holding a press conference in richmond. >> as first to be part of the solutions team that will help our country get our fiscal house in order. i think there's a huge opportunity that has to be seized in congress between now and the end of the year to find a path forward so that we can avoid some of the catastrophic consequences of either deep sequestration cuts or willynilly hackuation of all the bush tax cuts. the those were to happen, it would send a very bad signal generally about our
. >>> the candidates for u.s. senate in virginia didn't have to wait as long as president obama to declare a winner. former governors republican george allen and democrat tim kaine were vying to replace jim webb who didn't seek re- election. the voters chose kaine to fill the seat. the margin of victory was 52% to 48%. it was a second loss for allen on the same seat after making a couple of missteps during the re-election bid. he lost to senator webb six years ago. and right now we...
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. >> tonight some lawmakers say they'd still like to hear from david petraeus about the u.s. consulate attack in libya. he resigned last week citing an extramarital affair. acting director mike morrell will testify instead. meanwhile members of the senate intelligence committee are asking how come we didn't kn about this fbi investigation of petraeus until after he resigned? the fbi uncovered the extramarital fair with petraeus' biographer paula broadwell after a second female jill kelly contacted the fbi after receiving threatening e- mails from broadwell. >>> on this veterans day some of our vets angry and frustrated about their post moment medical care. according to the wash -- post deployment medical care. according to the washington guardian newspaper the obama administration has not made a decision in a timely fashion on whether or not vets will get their care. >> they're suffering through wounds physical and mental and the va system can't handle it all. >> i know as far as medical stability and things like that, veterans are looked at, they're scrutinized. this is i fi
. >> tonight some lawmakers say they'd still like to hear from david petraeus about the u.s. consulate attack in libya. he resigned last week citing an extramarital affair. acting director mike morrell will testify instead. meanwhile members of the senate intelligence committee are asking how come we didn't kn about this fbi investigation of petraeus until after he resigned? the fbi uncovered the extramarital fair with petraeus' biographer paula broadwell after a second female jill kelly...
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the u.s. commander in afghanistan for now. but these latest developments only serve to widen the scandal that has gripped the nation's capital since friday. tara mergener is in washington with more. what's the latest there? >> reporter: good morning to you. that's right. another twist in this drama. defense secretary leon panetta ordered a pentagon investigation on monday involving one of the u.s. military's biggest names. general john allen, the man who succeeded david petraeus as head of the international forces in afghanistan, is now linked to the fbi investigation involving his predecessor. >> i want to thank you all so much for being here this morning. >> reporter: secretary of defense leon panetta confirms department of defense is investigating allen, and a senior u.s. defense official says the inquiry centers around potentially inappropriate e-mails with jill kelly, the florida woman who sparked an investigation that led to petraeus's resignation as head of the cia. >> if you know my si
the u.s. commander in afghanistan for now. but these latest developments only serve to widen the scandal that has gripped the nation's capital since friday. tara mergener is in washington with more. what's the latest there? >> reporter: good morning to you. that's right. another twist in this drama. defense secretary leon panetta ordered a pentagon investigation on monday involving one of the u.s. military's biggest names. general john allen, the man who succeeded david petraeus as head...
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u.s. consulate in benghazi. congressional leaders say he has a unique insight. >> director petraeus went to tripoli, he interviewed many of the people as i understand it that were involved. >> reporter: house senate intelligence members spent thursday interviewing officials. they were shown a video taken from cameras and drones flying overhead. >> it begins from when the incident, before the incident started and it goes through the incident. and the exodus. >> reporter: members still have questions. there's new information out of thursday's congressional hearing. lawmakers said it was confirmed to them susan rice was told spontaneous protests over an islamic film sparked the attack. rice was given the information as part of an unclassified briefing before she appeared on sunday morning talk shows five days after the attack. >> that unclassified version turned out to be inaccurate as we found out later. >> reporter: several republican senators are threatening to block rice from becoming the
u.s. consulate in benghazi. congressional leaders say he has a unique insight. >> director petraeus went to tripoli, he interviewed many of the people as i understand it that were involved. >> reporter: house senate intelligence members spent thursday interviewing officials. they were shown a video taken from cameras and drones flying overhead. >> it begins from when the incident, before the incident started and it goes through the incident. and the exodus. >> reporter:...
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also taking a look at the u.s. congressional delegate, this of course went to eleanor holmes norton yet again a democrat carrying 89% of the vote. for a list of results nationwide and in elections in your own backyard, check us out at wusa9.com. there will you will find on our website. all of the results you're looking for. back to you guys. >>> all right, thank you jess. voters in maryland approved several key initiatives last night. >> if most watched among them was question 6 the legalization of same sex marriage. 9news now returns in two minutes. >>> good morning and welcome back to 9news now. 4:46. will he be pulling out the bread o meter? >> no. not for this one. >> that's good. >> not for this one. it is going to be kind of a cool raw day and there's going to be some wet snow flakes around and northeastern maryland is going to get some snow in grassy areas. but looks like up into delaware and new jersey they're really going to have much bilgier problems than around here. the bus stop forecast, back to school
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so 670,000 of those vehicles are impacted in the u.s. by the steering issues and then another 630,000 vehicles for a defective water pump. now to the generators. 7700 of them made by power mate sold at home depot are being called back. a fuel leak problem with the sx 500 model. stop using it. contact the company to receive a repair kit. all of it on our web site. wusa 9.com. >> the white house honors a local library today for contribution to community. parkview high school library and media center is one of ten across the nation to get the national medal for museum in library service. got the honor for guitars on the go concerts which students can take part in before school. >>> extraordinary exhibit about the civil war. it opens monday at the library of congress. commemorates the 150th anniversary of the war. more than 200 items on display there. many never before seen by public telling personal stories of a nation torn apart and a conflict to help shape nation's future. >> it was a red white and blue affair out today. 6 sky divers incl
so 670,000 of those vehicles are impacted in the u.s. by the steering issues and then another 630,000 vehicles for a defective water pump. now to the generators. 7700 of them made by power mate sold at home depot are being called back. a fuel leak problem with the sx 500 model. stop using it. contact the company to receive a repair kit. all of it on our web site. wusa 9.com. >> the white house honors a local library today for contribution to community. parkview high school library and...
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intel and e-bay were founded by men and women who were born outside the u.s. some of the most successful life sciences companies, pfizer, merck were founded by immigrants. and america continues to lead the world in biotechnology driven by scientists and executives from around the world. now this pipeline of innovators is being choked by immigration policies that force many foreign born graduates of u.s. universities to leave after completing years of
intel and e-bay were founded by men and women who were born outside the u.s. some of the most successful life sciences companies, pfizer, merck were founded by immigrants. and america continues to lead the world in biotechnology driven by scientists and executives from around the world. now this pipeline of innovators is being choked by immigration policies that force many foreign born graduates of u.s. universities to leave after completing years of
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general petraeus was scheduled to testify before congress this week about the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, lybia. his former deputy and acting c.i.a. director will testify instead. but lawmakers say bet pet -- petraeus may be called to testify in the future. >> i don't see how you could find out what happened in benghazi before, during and after the attack if general petraeus doesn't testify. >> reporter: cbs news has learned that general petraeus visited libya last month and called several members of congress the week before he resigned to give him his assessment ever the attack. randall -- of the attack. ran disal pinkston, cbs news -- randall pinkston, cbs news, washington. >> the f.b.i. began investigating petraeus after a woman said broadwell was sending her harassing e- mails. >>> parades marked veterans day on sunday from coast to coast. at arlington national cemetery, president obama paid tribute to those who didn't make it back home alive. the president said the wreath he laid at the tomb of the unknown is intended to remember every service member who has e
general petraeus was scheduled to testify before congress this week about the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, lybia. his former deputy and acting c.i.a. director will testify instead. but lawmakers say bet pet -- petraeus may be called to testify in the future. >> i don't see how you could find out what happened in benghazi before, during and after the attack if general petraeus doesn't testify. >> reporter: cbs news has learned that general petraeus visited libya...
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[female announcer] colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cancer killer in the u.s. and it doesn't always cause symptoms, but i'm only 53. i'm too young. [announcer] screening should begin at 50. but. that test... [announcer] there are several kinds of screening tests for colorectal cancer... ask your doctor which is right for you. i've been screened...and it turned out i had polyps. and the doctor removed them before they had a chance to turn into cancer! [announcer] if you're 50 or older, get screened. >>> here's a look at today's forecast in some cities around the country. washington, d.c., partly sunny 50 degrees. atlanta morning rain 54. st. louis clouds and sun 54 degrees. denver mostly sunny 45, seattle variable clouds 5 degrees. >>> police say john bon jovi's daughter was rushed to the harry potter after overdosing heroin. she's facing drug charges after the incident police say happened yesterday in her dorm room at hamilton college in upstate new york. investigators say they found heroin, marijuana and drug paraif a na la after searching the dorm. >>> two br
[female announcer] colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cancer killer in the u.s. and it doesn't always cause symptoms, but i'm only 53. i'm too young. [announcer] screening should begin at 50. but. that test... [announcer] there are several kinds of screening tests for colorectal cancer... ask your doctor which is right for you. i've been screened...and it turned out i had polyps. and the doctor removed them before they had a chance to turn into cancer! [announcer] if you're 50 or older, get...
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the international energy agency said that the u.s. will become the world's top oil producer by the end of the decade, surpassing saudi arabia and russia. the report says that new technologies like fracking are research new reserves of oil in the u.s. the report says the u.s. could stop importing oil by 2035. in the middle east, syria's civil war has now touched israel. for the second straight day, a shell from syria landed in israeli territory. today an israeli tank destroyed a syrian armored vehicle. israel is just the latest neighbor pulled into the conflict. turkey has returned fire repeatedly sincereian shells first landed there in october. turkey, lebanon, jordan, and iraq now house more than 400,000 syrian refugees. it was 19 monthsing that a protest movement rose up to overthrow the dictatorship in syria, but there is no end in sight. lance armstrong has resigned from the board of his cancer charity. two weeks after sandy, why are so many people still in the dark? and we'll show you the jewels recovered from the "titanic" when
the international energy agency said that the u.s. will become the world's top oil producer by the end of the decade, surpassing saudi arabia and russia. the report says that new technologies like fracking are research new reserves of oil in the u.s. the report says the u.s. could stop importing oil by 2035. in the middle east, syria's civil war has now touched israel. for the second straight day, a shell from syria landed in israeli territory. today an israeli tank destroyed a syrian armored...
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he talked to the head of the u.s. special operation abouts his colleagues who are caught up in this story and the quotes that shaped our world. from bill clinton to jerry maguire. how the familiar and unforgettable words were chosen for bartlet's familiar quotations. one of my favorite things because i love inspiring quotes so we'll have some of them for you when we see you right at 7:00. >> we'll be there. thank you. >>> top ranking intelligence officials are expected on the hilda at house and senate hearings on the benghazi attacks that cildz the u.s. ambassador chris stevens. >> former c.i.a. director david petraeus will also be testifying before the senate intelligence committee. 9news reporter surae chinn is on capitol hill. she has more on what we can expect later today. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. you know, the big drama will happen tomorrow when petraeus is expected to be here on capitol hill. the acting c.i.a. director will be here testifying before a house panel today and, yes, because of this t
he talked to the head of the u.s. special operation abouts his colleagues who are caught up in this story and the quotes that shaped our world. from bill clinton to jerry maguire. how the familiar and unforgettable words were chosen for bartlet's familiar quotations. one of my favorite things because i love inspiring quotes so we'll have some of them for you when we see you right at 7:00. >> we'll be there. thank you. >>> top ranking intelligence officials are expected on the...
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u.s. immigration and customs enforcement agency, whose job, among other things, is to prevent contraband from moving across u.s. borders. the amount of cocaine and money the super cartel smuggled was incomprehensible, and it took authorities by surprise. u.s. ice agents first got a glimpse of what they were up against when they arrived here in september 2009, the sprawling pacific coast port of buenaventura, colombia. the agents got a tip to be on the lookout for cargo containers of fertilizer arriving from mexico. they were stunned by what they found. >> there it is! >> holy ( bleep ). >> logan: shrink-wrapped bundles of money. this one is $700,000 u.s. in $20 bills. as they searched through more containers, both here and in mexico, they found staggering amounts of cash. more and more money, $41 million in that first seizure alone. you'd never actually seen anything like it? >> luis sierra: no, we'd never seen containers full of cash. >> logan: luis sierra was directing the ice operation
u.s. immigration and customs enforcement agency, whose job, among other things, is to prevent contraband from moving across u.s. borders. the amount of cocaine and money the super cartel smuggled was incomprehensible, and it took authorities by surprise. u.s. ice agents first got a glimpse of what they were up against when they arrived here in september 2009, the sprawling pacific coast port of buenaventura, colombia. the agents got a tip to be on the lookout for cargo containers of fertilizer...
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. >> if pure looking for a way to -- you're looking for a way to say thank you to our u.s. military, why not donate money that goes toward a holiday food basket this season? everything you donate stays right in the d.c. area to help our local service members and their families. so call our phone line 202-895- 5560. our phone bank will take your donations until 7:30 tonight. >>> in tonight's health alert another clue in the quest to understand what causes autism. a danish study of 97,000 children over a six year period found the risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder was twice as high when mothers had the flu during pregnancy. if the mother had a fever more than a week, children had a risk three times as high. >> common sense would say it wouldn't be good for the baby to be exposed to high temperatures or to a virus that's in your bloodstream. >> now researchers stress the results of this study are very preliminary. overall risks are very low. the cdc estimates one in 88 children in the united states has some form of autism. by the way, pregnant women are a
. >> if pure looking for a way to -- you're looking for a way to say thank you to our u.s. military, why not donate money that goes toward a holiday food basket this season? everything you donate stays right in the d.c. area to help our local service members and their families. so call our phone line 202-895- 5560. our phone bank will take your donations until 7:30 tonight. >>> in tonight's health alert another clue in the quest to understand what causes autism. a danish study of...
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for senate confirmation hearings for his new job as head of the u.s. european command. however, president obama has now agreed to put the general's confirmation for that post on hold. secretary panetta issued a statement saying while this matter is under investigation and before the facts are determined, general allen will remain commander of the isaf. general allen denies he's done anything wrong. tara mergener for cbs news, washington. >> secretary panetta has already named general allen's replacement for afghanistan. the secretary would like the senate to confirm as quickly as possible. >>> closing arguments are set to begin today in the preliminary hearing for army staff sergeant robert bales accused of killing 16 afghanis during the night. several wounded children testified via a military link. after closing arguments, the military will decide whether to move forward with a court marshal. a conviction could lead to the death penalty. >>> new york governor andrew cuomo is expected to request $30 billion in federal aid to rebuild after super storm sandy. governor cuo
for senate confirmation hearings for his new job as head of the u.s. european command. however, president obama has now agreed to put the general's confirmation for that post on hold. secretary panetta issued a statement saying while this matter is under investigation and before the facts are determined, general allen will remain commander of the isaf. general allen denies he's done anything wrong. tara mergener for cbs news, washington. >> secretary panetta has already named general...
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we'll tell you about the high stakes for families if the u.s. economy goes over the fiscal cliff. >>> president obama will work with republicans to avoid the fiscal cliff, the automatic spending cuts and tax hikes that could take effect in the start of the new year. but he's standing by his commitment to raise taxes for those making more than $250,000. >> that's something they say they will not affect. new tax hikes will hit very hard. especially on parents. jessica doyle reports they could have a tough time paying for childcare. >> reporter: it's a dilemma facing families across the country. >> reporter: the mother of three, says not being able to get that tax credit for childcare expenses could really impact her family. >> we typically get a refund and, you know, thinking that it might not be a possible for some people that do use that money at the end of the year to take care of big expenses could be very tough. >> reporter: that's why they are warning parents to plan carefully. andologist congress -- and unless congress plans to pay taxes, t
we'll tell you about the high stakes for families if the u.s. economy goes over the fiscal cliff. >>> president obama will work with republicans to avoid the fiscal cliff, the automatic spending cuts and tax hikes that could take effect in the start of the new year. but he's standing by his commitment to raise taxes for those making more than $250,000. >> that's something they say they will not affect. new tax hikes will hit very hard. especially on parents. jessica doyle reports...
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s role in fending off an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya, which left the u.s. ambassador and two c.i.a. contractors dead. petraeus met his wife holly when he was a cadet at west point. she's a top appointee at the new consumer protection financial bureau. petraeus often describes her as "bright, nice, and a pit bull. someone you want in your corner." the deputy director of the c.i.a., michael more thell has been described as acting director, white house officials describe him as a total pro, an all star who advised the president on his decision to raid osama bin laden's compound in pakistan. so morell it would seem is on the short list to replace petraeus. white house officials insist tonight, scott, they knew nothing about petraeus' infidelity or this f.b.i. investigation until wednesday, the day after the presidential election. >> pelley: nancy, thanks very much. we're joined by senior conquer respondent john miller, who's been talking to his sources on the story. john, why would the f.b.i. be investigating the communications of the director of the c.i.a.? >>
s role in fending off an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya, which left the u.s. ambassador and two c.i.a. contractors dead. petraeus met his wife holly when he was a cadet at west point. she's a top appointee at the new consumer protection financial bureau. petraeus often describes her as "bright, nice, and a pit bull. someone you want in your corner." the deputy director of the c.i.a., michael more thell has been described as acting director, white house officials...
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investors jitters over the fiscal cliff in the u.s. and economic turmoil in europe sent wall street lower. the dow closed at 58 points while the nasdaq fell 20 points. millions of shares of facebook could be looking for an investor to friend them on the stock market today. a lockup period on stock issued to "the social network"ing company's first employees and investors ends today. now they can unload the stock that has lost nearly half of its value since facebook's ipo in may when shares opened at $38. and look for some extra traffic this thanksgiving if you're driving to spend the holidays with friends and family. aaa predicts slightly more persons will take to the nation's highways this year but those turkey day travellers say they won't be going as far so they can save on gas as household budgets remain tight. you're still coming over? >> yeah. i guess so. oil be working. i won't be going very far. i'll be looking for something eat. >> i'll bring you leftovers. >> ashley morrison here in new york. coming up your wednesday morning w
investors jitters over the fiscal cliff in the u.s. and economic turmoil in europe sent wall street lower. the dow closed at 58 points while the nasdaq fell 20 points. millions of shares of facebook could be looking for an investor to friend them on the stock market today. a lockup period on stock issued to "the social network"ing company's first employees and investors ends today. now they can unload the stock that has lost nearly half of its value since facebook's ipo in may when...
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it plans to sell 1,000 u.s. wines in 12 states. prices will range from $10 to $100. >> i spend the real deal when it comes like this. i'll bring the glasses you get the ice. >> let's party. >> not a good idea. in sports this morning the indianapolis colts travel south to visit the jaguars. andrew luck continues to impress. second quarter he can't find anyone to throw to so he takes to it the end zone himself. he scores again on a one yard plunge. indy wins ending their record to a 6-3. jag fans trying to make the best of a 1-8 season. in the nba the clippers playing in their first game of the season away from los angeles. l.a. in portland facing the blazers. pulled in 25 points including this three-pointer during a 22-2 run in the first half. portland can't overcome the early lead. the clips improve 4-2. l.a. bouncing the blazers 103-90. clutch shooting here. victor gentleman larson in minnesota, sinking the three quarter court shot. look at that. right at the buzzer. the hail mary three-pointer giving her squad a one-point victory
it plans to sell 1,000 u.s. wines in 12 states. prices will range from $10 to $100. >> i spend the real deal when it comes like this. i'll bring the glasses you get the ice. >> let's party. >> not a good idea. in sports this morning the indianapolis colts travel south to visit the jaguars. andrew luck continues to impress. second quarter he can't find anyone to throw to so he takes to it the end zone himself. he scores again on a one yard plunge. indy wins ending their record...
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the u.s. navy warship next. and now 9 sports with dave owens. >> tonight one of the coolest nights you're going to see in college hoops, first maryland, the terps versus the kentucky wildcats in brooklyn's new arena, yeah, that kentucky that seems to reload with freshmen of year, a good barometer for maryland who got a big boost this week when the ncaa dealed d es wells eligible to play and we'll look at keyshawn howard who was poised to have a breakout year last year. now he's coming back from a broken foot, long road back. >> once you get back into the flow it's all bing. you do a lot of work in rehab -- all instinct. you do a lot of work in rehab. i can't think about it. i just play. i'm trying to get back into a rhythm and make sure i can help my team out as much as possible. >> that's not the only game in town. this is the uss baton here being an amphibious assault ship in jacksonville, florida, where georgetown plays florida gators tonight. the u.s. navy transforming its warship into a basketball court. th
the u.s. navy warship next. and now 9 sports with dave owens. >> tonight one of the coolest nights you're going to see in college hoops, first maryland, the terps versus the kentucky wildcats in brooklyn's new arena, yeah, that kentucky that seems to reload with freshmen of year, a good barometer for maryland who got a big boost this week when the ncaa dealed d es wells eligible to play and we'll look at keyshawn howard who was poised to have a breakout year last year. now he's coming...
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he is the next u.s. senator for virginia. >> two democrats from virginia in the u.s. senate, can't remember when that happened last. as we go to break, a reminder for election 2012 analysis you can follow@wusa 9. >> election night bulletin. president obama has won a second term. as president of the united states. in the last few moments, cbs news has projected that president obama would carry the state of ohio and with that, the president has amassed more than the 270 electoral votes necessary to win. repeating now the president has won re-election. this is the presidential race map as it stands right now. 270 electoral votes needed to win. president obama has 274. that is it. it is done. this is the scene in chicago at the president's victory rally. as you can see, quite a large crowd, quite an enthusiastic crowd, having just gotten the news that the president has been elected to another four year term. bob schaffer. >> president obama, despite the state of the economy, has become the first president re- elected since fdr with an unemployment rate this high. >> it's
he is the next u.s. senator for virginia. >> two democrats from virginia in the u.s. senate, can't remember when that happened last. as we go to break, a reminder for election 2012 analysis you can follow@wusa 9. >> election night bulletin. president obama has won a second term. as president of the united states. in the last few moments, cbs news has projected that president obama would carry the state of ohio and with that, the president has amassed more than the 270 electoral...
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that was the case in the u.s. senate race too. now the democrat thought this was going to be a close race in an early on -- here we go over here. here? here. hi. the democrats were thinking -- uh-oh. this is going to be close and tim kaine was a little bit worried in the beginnings but he had the end. peggy fox is there with the story. >> reporter: at 10:30, networks began calling the race for tim kaine. >> the next junior senator. [ cheering and applause ] tim kaine and holton. >> reporter: former governor tim kaine had 30 supporters on stage and family members including holeton who was a virginia governor in 1907. >> it's a great night to be a virginian. >> reporter: kaine railed against the expensive campaign $80 million worth and the outside interests. >> we were able to overcome the influence of the negative ads and prove once again the strength of people power grass roots campaigning. >> reporter: he now joins another former governor in the u.s. senate. there wasn't a lot of celebrating throughout the evening because tim kai
that was the case in the u.s. senate race too. now the democrat thought this was going to be a close race in an early on -- here we go over here. here? here. hi. the democrats were thinking -- uh-oh. this is going to be close and tim kaine was a little bit worried in the beginnings but he had the end. peggy fox is there with the story. >> reporter: at 10:30, networks began calling the race for tim kaine. >> the next junior senator. [ cheering and applause ] tim kaine and holton....
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. >> reporter: health officials say antibiotic overuse is a public health threat in the u.s. now the centers for disease control and more than two dozen other health organizations are issuing new policies to fight antibiotic resistance. >> we are seeing an increase in resistance among common infections so we're seeing an increase in hospitalizations that are due to antibiotic resistant infections. >> reporter: antibiotics are only effective when used to fight bacterial infections but a new poll shows more than one- third of americans mistakenly think antibiotics can fight viruses. groups also want to limit antibiotics in meat and poultry and use them only when necessary for the animal's health. patients need to do their part, too. if you're prescribed an antibiotic take the right dose, complete the course and do not save leftovers for later. and ask your doctor if you really need one. >> nothing bad is going to happen to you if you wait a day or two to see if you're going to get better. >> reporter: it turns out don needed surgery to correct his sinus problems. >> it was pret
. >> reporter: health officials say antibiotic overuse is a public health threat in the u.s. now the centers for disease control and more than two dozen other health organizations are issuing new policies to fight antibiotic resistance. >> we are seeing an increase in resistance among common infections so we're seeing an increase in hospitalizations that are due to antibiotic resistant infections. >> reporter: antibiotics are only effective when used to fight bacterial...
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pethokoukis will be meeting with lawmakers behind closed doors and discussing that attack on the u.s. consulate inbenghazi. earlier today members of the president's national security team answered lawmakers' questions. congress now trying to piece together what happened before, during, and after the attack which killed ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. >>> and tomorrow president obama welcomes congressional leaders to the white house where they will be discussing that fiscal cliff and trying to figure out some sort of deal. if they can't make it happen on january 1st the bush era tax cuts expire and some drastic budget cuts will king. the president says any deal must include asking wealthier americans to pay more in taxes. >>> the president also toured staten island today, getting a firsthand look at the damage from superstorm sandy. he visited a neighborhood where 19 people were killed. the president thanked first responders, military personnel and fema workers for helping in the recovery. 47,000 new yorkers have applied for housing help through fema. many of them w
pethokoukis will be meeting with lawmakers behind closed doors and discussing that attack on the u.s. consulate inbenghazi. earlier today members of the president's national security team answered lawmakers' questions. congress now trying to piece together what happened before, during, and after the attack which killed ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. >>> and tomorrow president obama welcomes congressional leaders to the white house where they will be discussing that...
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. >>> the u.s. soldier accused of killing 16 afghans, including nine children back in march, will be in court in washington state today. the pretrial hearing of sergeant robert bails begins monday. the hearing could last two weeks. bails has not yet entered a plea. >>> a massive wildfire in southern california shut down a major highway. the wind-driven flames burned 350 acres, about 60 miles east of los angeles, about 200 firefighters are battling the fire which broke out monday morning. several homes were evacuated and officials say traffic is flowing again on interstate 15. >>> and a beaver dam broke in washington state, sending a torrent of water and mud through a small town, about 20 miles northeast of seattle. one resident whose home was damaged by the flood, says the wall of water was about five feet high. no injuries were reported. >>> when we come back on this tuesday morning, we'll have your weather forecast, and flight fight. we'll see why the nation's number one drama at the box office do
. >>> the u.s. soldier accused of killing 16 afghans, including nine children back in march, will be in court in washington state today. the pretrial hearing of sergeant robert bails begins monday. the hearing could last two weeks. bails has not yet entered a plea. >>> a massive wildfire in southern california shut down a major highway. the wind-driven flames burned 350 acres, about 60 miles east of los angeles, about 200 firefighters are battling the fire which broke out...
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around in the early years of these wars, and he really helped set the strategy and the direction of the u.s. military in both those wars. >> reporter: presidents learned to trust his judgment and he lobbied for that cia director's job. >> i wanted this job. this is something that was not a month or two or three in the making. >> reporter: 14 months ago he got it being sworn in with his wife by his side. his deputy michael morell has been acting director of the cia. it's morell who will testify against congress next week on cia performance on libya where a raid killed three americans in september. used to having his every command followed during his days in the military, patraeus had a different culture among career officers. office erred trained not to carry out -- officers trained not to carry out commands. it is a very public fumble and a career of success after success. he had even been mentioned adds a president candidate. but even tonight when it comes to some important service role in the future, don't count him out. derek. >> well, petraeus is not the only one stepping down following
around in the early years of these wars, and he really helped set the strategy and the direction of the u.s. military in both those wars. >> reporter: presidents learned to trust his judgment and he lobbied for that cia director's job. >> i wanted this job. this is something that was not a month or two or three in the making. >> reporter: 14 months ago he got it being sworn in with his wife by his side. his deputy michael morell has been acting director of the cia. it's morell...
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warren's advocacy work led to her helping to found the u.s. consumer financial protection bureau. >>> republicans hope to gain a senate seat in missouri evaporated months ago after todd akin's legitimate rape comment. and incumbent claire mccaskill returned to capitol hill for another term. >>> another senate candidate tried to rebound from a controversial comment about rape. richard mourdock was his name. but he lost. >>> so with those democratic wins, plus tim kaine beating george allen in virginia the republicans won't gain control of the senate. at last check -- there are also a couple of independents who tend to vote with the democrats. as far as the house of representatives, the republicans will cheep their sizable -- keep their sizability majority there. a few races are still outstanding but current totals have the gop with 232 house members and the democrats with 186 representatives. >>> here's another thing that is not changing on capitol hill. virginia's representatives. >> northern virginia's newest congressman 11th district democra
warren's advocacy work led to her helping to found the u.s. consumer financial protection bureau. >>> republicans hope to gain a senate seat in missouri evaporated months ago after todd akin's legitimate rape comment. and incumbent claire mccaskill returned to capitol hill for another term. >>> another senate candidate tried to rebound from a controversial comment about rape. richard mourdock was his name. but he lost. >>> so with those democratic wins, plus tim kaine...
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the u.s. postal service employees decked out the friendship heights branch today announcing this year's pickup and delivery services for the holiday season. i know, it's just the first week of november, too bad. the postal service is forecasting a record breaking year for door to door mailing and shipments. >> the postal service this year will deliver over 365 million packages this holiday season and that's up 20% over last year. >> here's some dates. the usps wants you to keep these in mind. december 17th, busiest shipping day of the year. december 22nd is the last day to send something via express mail and have it get there in time for the christmas holiday. now a live look outside, pretty cold today but just you wait till the weekend. topper joins me in a few minutes with a look at that forecast. >>> right after the break why keeping fido fit might just save his life. maybe yours, too. >>> remind you of anything? people walking by the national portrait gallery got to see something pretty un
the u.s. postal service employees decked out the friendship heights branch today announcing this year's pickup and delivery services for the holiday season. i know, it's just the first week of november, too bad. the postal service is forecasting a record breaking year for door to door mailing and shipments. >> the postal service this year will deliver over 365 million packages this holiday season and that's up 20% over last year. >> here's some dates. the usps wants you to keep...
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petraeus had been scheduled to answer questions on capitol hill this week about the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi. acting cia director mike morell will testify instead. >>> we're expecting closing arguments in the preliminary hearing for staff sergeant robert bails. he's charged with killing 7 adults and 9 children, civilians murdered in the middle of the night last march in the afghan villages. >>> over the weekend several wounded children testified at his hearing. a video link from afghanistan to a military base in washington state where bails is in custody. after tomorrow's closing arguments, the military will decide whether to move forward with a full-blown court- martial, a conviction could lead to the death penalty. >>> we've been trying to keep you up-to-date about the fiscal cliff, where taxes go up and spending goes down in a combination which virtuallyguarantees a recession. >> what is the congress and the president did agree on a plan to avoid the cliff and that recession, could that make things worse? gary nurenberg, what did you find? >> reporter: derek, keep i
petraeus had been scheduled to answer questions on capitol hill this week about the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi. acting cia director mike morell will testify instead. >>> we're expecting closing arguments in the preliminary hearing for staff sergeant robert bails. he's charged with killing 7 adults and 9 children, civilians murdered in the middle of the night last march in the afghan villages. >>> over the weekend several wounded children testified at his...
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and congress says if they do not reach an agreement by january 1 on spending, the u.s. could fall into a recession. tara mergener has more. >> reporter: today, president obama will urge lawmakers to work with him to steer the country away from the fiscal cliff. the cliff is a series of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that will kick in at the end of the year, unless republicans and democrats can reach a deal. both sides say they are willing to work together. >> we're not going over the cliff. we're determined not to go over the cliff. i think better heads will prevail. >> reporter: a fight over taxes is already looming. democratics want families making more than $250,000 a year to pay more. republicans reject that idea. they want cuts to entitlement programs and are pushing tax reform that closes loopholes and eliminates some deductions. >> this is an opportunity for the president to lead. this is his moment. to engage the congress and work towards a solution ha can pass both chambers. >> reporter: since the election, both the president and republicans have been em
and congress says if they do not reach an agreement by january 1 on spending, the u.s. could fall into a recession. tara mergener has more. >> reporter: today, president obama will urge lawmakers to work with him to steer the country away from the fiscal cliff. the cliff is a series of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that will kick in at the end of the year, unless republicans and democrats can reach a deal. both sides say they are willing to work together. >> we're not going...
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. >>> superstorm sandy hit the u.s. the signs are still he have den. power generators are being marshalled. voting machines are being put into place. >> and as things start to slowly return to normal, riders on the transit system need to be prepared. it is going to be slow and crowded. bigger crowds expected. students are going book school. the overall death toll is up to 179, 110 in the united states. 47 of those are in new york. now with the damage so widespread, homeland security secretary janet napolitano says the number one concern is housing. new york city's mayor says up to 40,000 people may need shelter. temperatures are close to freezing. here at home the city of fairfax is doing its part to help out victims. a detective there is leading the effort in this. good morning. >> good morning. we are talking about a food, clothing and supply drive that started yesterday and will continue until tomorrow. and then on wednesday a group of fairfax city police officers are going to drive up to new york and new jersey and hand deliver all of your donation
. >>> superstorm sandy hit the u.s. the signs are still he have den. power generators are being marshalled. voting machines are being put into place. >> and as things start to slowly return to normal, riders on the transit system need to be prepared. it is going to be slow and crowded. bigger crowds expected. students are going book school. the overall death toll is up to 179, 110 in the united states. 47 of those are in new york. now with the damage so widespread, homeland...
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the u.s. anti-doping agency determined armstrong used banned substances. it stripped him of his titles and banished him from competitive cycling. nonetheless over the weekend armstrong tweeted this photo of himself relaxing at home in texas with seven framed yellow jerseys from the tour de france still hanging on his wall. >>> being a redskin fan may leave you feeling drained sometimes. i think i've even heard derek say the team who can account is life out of him on some -- who can suck the life out of him on some weekends, but the redskins are teaming up with the american red cross to give people who donate blood a free ticket to a regular season game. we have the list of blood drive dates and locations at www.wusa9.com. >> yeah. redskins, that was strained. >> that way it will be for a good cause. might leave you feeling a little woozy, but you get to go see a game. not too often you get free redskin tickets. so take advantage of it. >> the redskins are also doing some other good things and so are some folks with the navy, right? >>> today being veterans
the u.s. anti-doping agency determined armstrong used banned substances. it stripped him of his titles and banished him from competitive cycling. nonetheless over the weekend armstrong tweeted this photo of himself relaxing at home in texas with seven framed yellow jerseys from the tour de france still hanging on his wall. >>> being a redskin fan may leave you feeling drained sometimes. i think i've even heard derek say the team who can account is life out of him on some -- who can...
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he will take over the u.s. capitol police mid-december. he succeeds philip morris who retired in may. >>> this afternoon d.c. parents get their first chance to react to the proposed school closings. the d.c. city council will hold a public hearing to review potential closings and some boundary changes. the city school chancellor kaya henderson unveiled her plan earlier this week. according to her plan, 20 schools should close over the next couple of years. if her plan takes effect, the average enrollment per school would increase from 376 to 432 students. >>> the virginia department of transportation wants drivers and local leaders to know they're ready for winter. vdot officials showed off new snow removal equipment and other tools in preparation for severe weather. one of those new tools is a web application that allows citizens to see how well their neighborhood is being plowed. >> once there's more than two inches of snow on the ground, that web application will be open to the public and the public will be able to see whether we starte
he will take over the u.s. capitol police mid-december. he succeeds philip morris who retired in may. >>> this afternoon d.c. parents get their first chance to react to the proposed school closings. the d.c. city council will hold a public hearing to review potential closings and some boundary changes. the city school chancellor kaya henderson unveiled her plan earlier this week. according to her plan, 20 schools should close over the next couple of years. if her plan takes effect, the...
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a live look at the u.s. capitol this morning. the sun is not going to be up for yet another hour plus. but as you look outside and peek your nose out. mid 40s and maybe a little cooler depending on where you're getting up this morning. >> definitely want a coat this morning. i'm jessica doyle. >> and i'm mike hydeck, andrea roane is off this morning. meteorologist howard bernstein is live on the weather terrace sampling things, he's got the glove osen. morning howard. >> low to mid-30s in the suburbs and skies mostly cloudy. there are breaks and a couple of stars upstairs as we go there. and little birdie joining me in the distance, that's got my eye. here's a look at the day planner, the temperatures here that are going to be climbing into the 40s here shortly. they're in the 40s now and upper 40s by 11:00. by 1:00 52 and as we head to 3:00, 53 degrees. look at those wind though kicking up out of the northwest 13, 14, 15 miles an hour at times busting 20 -- gusting 20 to 25 miles an hour. and you can see that the clouds have bee
a live look at the u.s. capitol this morning. the sun is not going to be up for yet another hour plus. but as you look outside and peek your nose out. mid 40s and maybe a little cooler depending on where you're getting up this morning. >> definitely want a coat this morning. i'm jessica doyle. >> and i'm mike hydeck, andrea roane is off this morning. meteorologist howard bernstein is live on the weather terrace sampling things, he's got the glove osen. morning howard. >> low...
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virginia's senate race between two former governors could very well determine which party will control the u.s. senate. kristin fisher has more now from a precinct in mount vernon. >>reporter: well, there's been a steady stream of voters throughout the morning at this precinct in mount vernon. but the biggest crowds and the longest lines were here before the polls even opened. nearly 200 people were lined up here at washington mill elementary school to vote, a welcome sight for virginia's republican candidate for senate, george allen. >> it's great to see driving up here we are at -- whatever it is, 6:14 in the morning, so many cars. and it looks like virginians are ready to change the direction of our country in a good direction. >>reporter: in a race this close, every vote counts. george allen continued to campaign all the way up to the voting booth, and he made sure as tempting as it might be not to cut in line. >> it took me about 30 seconds to actually vote, but it took me about an hour to get through the line. >> we just stood in line for an hour and a half to make sure we cast our vote,
virginia's senate race between two former governors could very well determine which party will control the u.s. senate. kristin fisher has more now from a precinct in mount vernon. >>reporter: well, there's been a steady stream of voters throughout the morning at this precinct in mount vernon. but the biggest crowds and the longest lines were here before the polls even opened. nearly 200 people were lined up here at washington mill elementary school to vote, a welcome sight for virginia's...
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the pentagon is investigating general john allen, the top u.s. commander in afghanistan. in connection with the scandal that took down cia director david petraeus. >> general allen is entitled to due process in this matter. >> reporter: the fbi gave the penalty gone more than 20,000 pages of -- pentagon more than 20,000 pages of e-mail communication with allen and tampa socialite jill kelley. she went to the fbi with anonymous threatening e-mails and agents traced those to paula broadwell and uncovered her affair with petraeus. one defense official describes them as flirtatious. another official tells cbs news some of the e-mails were more than friendly exchanges and may have crossed the line. general allen says he did nothing wrong but for now the hearings on his promotion are delayed. >> at the request of the secretary of defense the president has put on hold the promotion to supreme allied commander in europe. >> reporter: both allen and petraeus wrote letters of support for her sister in a custody battle. even though david petraeus resigned lawmakers returning to wash
the pentagon is investigating general john allen, the top u.s. commander in afghanistan. in connection with the scandal that took down cia director david petraeus. >> general allen is entitled to due process in this matter. >> reporter: the fbi gave the penalty gone more than 20,000 pages of -- pentagon more than 20,000 pages of e-mail communication with allen and tampa socialite jill kelley. she went to the fbi with anonymous threatening e-mails and agents traced those to paula...
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the outcome could determine whether democrats keep their narrow control of the u.s. senate. >>> weather and traffic one more time when we come back. keep it here. >>> welcome back. a chilly start. we've got some 20s still out there. this afternoon sunny, 49. nor'easter tomorrow, just misses us to the east, so some rain and/or snow showers, but eastern shore might see a little buildup on the grass during the afternoon and evening. 45. thursday we're back to the 50s and nice warm weekend, heart walk saturday morning at nationals park. join me out there and anita as well. monica. >>reporter: i was just on the phone with prince william fire chief brody and he tells me the situation pretty much remains the same in manassas at prince william parkway at balls ford road. the accident has been there since 4:30 this morning. a look at 270, everybody has moved downstream, it's now montrose road to the split. >>> as for wall street, asian markets were higher this morning, but everybody is looking at the election, including wall street, so woo will follow that. >> guess who else
the outcome could determine whether democrats keep their narrow control of the u.s. senate. >>> weather and traffic one more time when we come back. keep it here. >>> welcome back. a chilly start. we've got some 20s still out there. this afternoon sunny, 49. nor'easter tomorrow, just misses us to the east, so some rain and/or snow showers, but eastern shore might see a little buildup on the grass during the afternoon and evening. 45. thursday we're back to the 50s and nice...
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. >> reporter: petraeus was scheduled to testify at hearings about the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi but now acting director michael morrell will take his place. >> don't see how in the world you can find out what happened in benghazi before, during and after the attack if general petraeus doesn't testify. >> reporter: senator diane feinstein says petraeus could still be called to testify at some point in the future. and the affair started two months after petraeus took over the cia. so far paula broadwell has been quiet about the relationship. >> tara mergener in washington for us this morning. thank you. it's been two weeks since hurricane sandy but for tens of thousands of frustrated and beaten down victims the nightmare is not over yet. some are trying to rebuild from scratch. for others the issue is power. this morning in new york and new jersey some 73,000 customers remain without electricity the. that means no heat or no hot water. most are on long island. over the weekend there were protests against the long island power authority. mark strassman has our
. >> reporter: petraeus was scheduled to testify at hearings about the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi but now acting director michael morrell will take his place. >> don't see how in the world you can find out what happened in benghazi before, during and after the attack if general petraeus doesn't testify. >> reporter: senator diane feinstein says petraeus could still be called to testify at some point in the future. and the affair started two months after petraeus...